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IPS Programme

The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme helps people with mental health difficulties to find and keep jobs.

IPS focuses on you, your goals and the support you need.

You do not need to complete long courses before starting your job search.

IPS is funded by the HSE and delivered by Employability Monaghan Cavan in partnership with local mental health services and Intreo.

Get support with IPS

What IPS means for you

IPS focuses on helping you find and keep a job that suits you.

  • You choose the type of work that interests you.
  • We start looking for jobs with you quickly.
  • You do not need to be ‘job ready’ to join IPS — if you want to work, you can take part.
  • We work closely with your mental health team to make sure your support is joined up.
  • We help with CVs, applications, and interviews.
  • You get support when you start work — and we stay with you as long as you need us.
  • You get clear advice about your benefits, so you can make safe decisions.

Eight Principals of IPS

IPS is based on a proven approach to employment support.

  1. Competitive employment – real, paid jobs.
  2. Zero exclusion – anyone who wants to work can join.
  3. Integration with mental health services – support is linked with your care team.
  4. Respect for your preferences – your choices guide the process.
  5. Rapid job search – we start looking for jobs quickly.
  6. Employer engagement – specialists work directly with employers.
  7. Ongoing support – we support you as long as you need.
  8. Benefits advice – clear guidance on how work affects your payments.
Contact us about IPS

How to Access IPS

  • Ask your mental health team if you would like to join IPS.
  • Or contact Employability Monaghan Cavan directly and we will explain how it works.

 

                  “With IPS, I found a job I wanted, and I didn’t feel alone. My Employment                                      Specialist helped me at every step and still checks in to see how I’m doing”.

“My Employment Specialist listened to me about what I wanted to do and helped me get a job where everyone is nice to me.”
“My Employment Specialist helped me believe in myself and now I can do anything I put my mind to. I am proud of my CV and more confident sending it out.”
“Work gets me out and about because it is good to distract yourself and keep busy.”
“I feel people look up to me more now because I am working. I enjoy telling people about my job and the people I work with are very supportive.”
“I know my Employment Specialist is there to support me whenever I need it no matter what it might be.”
“I’m absolutely in love with my CV. It looks unbelievable. I’m so impressed and grateful. Thank you so much. I’ve the feeling I’ll get every job I apply for with that CV.”
“I’m so grateful for my job it restored my trust in my working life. I always felt mistreated in jobs, thank you for your help and support.”